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WebkitCore.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-12-20 05:37:53 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-04 20:26:51 (4 years ago).
Signed by Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
WebkitCore.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗高速浏览器. The reported company name is Sogou.com. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-04 20:26:51 (4 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | 搜狗高速浏览器 |
| Company Name: | Sogou.com |
| MD5: | 6d8a56fc94c48b9f55161fdab8655a9a |
| Size: | 58 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-20 05:37:53 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-10-04 20:26:51 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-10-04 20:26:51 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WebkitCore.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\sogouexplorer\severstorage |
| %localappdata%\sogouexplorer |
ThreatInfo has observed WebkitCore.dll in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen WebkitCore.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for WebkitCore.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
WebkitCore.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
02d6f37a42f54f3631fb854347df96c1
2849c879976b76ecd8548d97e0a19342
e1f5b58136306c82038c4b00b1507889
a68cc62a1b201ee1339df8a620177832
842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
8f54817004123d29dd082304028fb2ec
2371450602518c8e312d1a2992549227
60c53d8646d7d8d35318e3eae42b1412
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.